Fruits
New Zealand tweaks approaches, spurs growth
New Zealand growers and industry representatives showcased the country’s tree fruit production amenities during the International Fruit Tree Association’s 2018 Study Tour and Conference in February. Tour participants witnessed early apple harvests in the Hawke’s... more »
New study explains antibiotic resistance in apple, pear disease
When humans get bacterial infections, we reach for antibiotics to make us feel better faster. It’s the same with many economically important crops. For decades, farmers have been spraying streptomycin on apple and pear trees... more »
Some tips to prepare for the fire blight season
The 2018 season has been slow to start compared to 2016 and 2017, but the fruit trees are wide awake and diseases are ready to go. The disease I’m most concerned about is fire blight.... more »
USApple leader: Impact of trade wars hurts everyone’s bottom line
Speaking today on behalf of the U.S. Apple Association (USApple), California grower and USApple Secretary Jeff Colombini said escalating trade tensions will only hurt U.S. agriculture producers. Speaking at a press event in Acampo, Calif.,... more »
Great season, technology has winegrapes grower beaming
Spirits are high this harvest at northwest Michigan’s Black Star Farms. Owners say they took in the best harvest in memory and purchased a thermo-vinification device to bring the best out of Midwestern winegrapes. “This... more »
California vineyard uses robotic lasers to solve bird problems
Lasers provide successful results at a vineyard in Sonoma County, California. According to the Bird Control Group, this is the first time the laser bird repelling technology is used in California. Since adopting the robotic... more »
Washington wine industry surveyed about research priorities
The Washington State Wine Commission is asking wine grape growers and wineries to fill out a survey to help identify top research priorities for the statewide wine and grape research program. Feedback from the survey will be... more »
Canopy preparation helps robotic apple harvester
Visitors to the trade show floor at the annual meeting of the Washington State Tree Fruit Association in Kennewick saw multiple robotics companies. Robots are often pitched as the wave of the future; however, one... more »
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